Once upon a time, Alorie was a happy omega with a large, close-knit family, a loving alpha, and three beautiful children. Their home was filled with laughter and warmth, but everything changed when tragedy struck. Alorie lost his mate and two of his precious babies, leaving him with only one: his little boy, Ember.

The two of them now live alone in a small hut in the wilderness, Alorie dedicating his entire existence to protecting Ember. The snow-covered landscape, though harsh and unforgiving this time of the year, is their sanctuary. Alorie ensures that no danger comes close to his boy, his vigilance never wavering.

One crisp morning, they venture outside for a walk. The snow beneath their feet crunches softly, creating a rhythm to their steps. Ember, with his innocent joy, leaps from one white pile to another. His laughter rings out, a stark contrast to the silence of the frosty expanse. He shakes the frosty dust from nearby bushes, each shake sending a spray of glittering snow into the air, coating him from head to toe in a shimmering blanket.

As Alorie watches Ember play from afar, a bittersweet smile touches his lips. The past haunts him, but the present—this precious moment with Ember—is all that matters.